Author Eugene Robinson to Moderate Discussion on Race, Education and Culture in America

WASHINGTONÂA noted scholar, author, acclaimed film producer and member of Congress will join members of the National Education Association for a thought-provoking discussion on race, education and culture in America during the Association's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly in San Diego, Calif., next month. The forum, sponsored by NEA's Minority Community Outreach Department, will feature The Washington Post Associate Editor Eugene Robinson, Georgetown University Professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, critically acclaimed film producer Moctesuma Esparza, U.S. Rep. Mike Honda of California and author Bill Mills; NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen will represent educators in the discussion.

To request media credentials, please call (202) 822-7823.
For more information and a full listing of scheduled events:
www.nea.org/annualmeeting

CONTACT: René Carter
(202) 822-7494, jrcarter@nea.org

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